Moving to Liberia from Canada

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Canada to Liberia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Canada to Liberia.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Canada to Liberia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
42 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in Canada live in Liberia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liberia?

Top countries of origin for Liberia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Canada and Liberia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CA
2.3
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CA
4.7
LR
15.3

Canada performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CA
$7,646
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CA
25.0
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CA
8.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CA
14.0t
LR
0.2t

Canada generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CA
42.6
LR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CA
3.7%
LR
0.3%

Canada generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
5.4%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CA
$55,800
LR
$1,600

Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CA
83.8 yrs
LR
65.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.4
LR
44.6

Canada performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada and Liberia. To live, work, or study long-term in Liberia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liberia's immigration authority.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Canada passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Canada

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Canada.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liberia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Canada and Liberia.

Is Liberia safe for expats?

Canada performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Canada.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Canada?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 25.0 in Canada. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

The official language in Liberia is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CA LR
Population 38,232,593 5,358,483
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +231
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911